Losartan I Plus Tablet

Adult dose

The standard dosage of this medication is 50 mg of Losartan Potassium / 12.5 mg of Hydrochlorothiazide once daily, one tablet. Doses exceeding 100 mg of Losartan Potassium / 25 mg of Hydrochlorothiazide per day are not recommended. - Start with 50 mg of Losartan Potassium / 12.5 mg of Hydrochlorothiazide once daily, and if blood pressure is not controlled after three weeks of treatment, it can be increased to the maximum dose of 100 mg of Losartan Potassium / 25 mg of Hydrochlorothiazide once daily.

Child dose

There is no experience with the use of this medication in children and adolescents (under 18 years of age), therefore it is not administered.

This medication can cause serious harm to the fetus if taken during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters. Therefore, it should be discontinued immediately upon confirmation of pregnancy. This medication should not be used in patients with certain medical conditions, such as those with anuria or hypersensitivity to certain drugs, severe liver impairment, kidney impairment, or pregnant women. Patients with very low blood pressure, poor kidney function, a history of liver disease, and those with electrolyte imbalance should use this medication cautiously, and may require regular monitoring. Since this medication acts to lower blood pressure, dizziness or drowsiness may occur, and caution is advised when driving or operating machinery. During treatment, regular monitoring of blood electrolyte levels, liver function, and kidney function should be conducted to ensure no abnormalities occur, with particular attention paid to potassium levels. This medication can interact with other drugs, so if you are taking any other medications, be sure to consult with your doctor or pharmacist. Additionally, it is advisable to avoid potassium supplements or potassium-containing salt substitutes during treatment and to refrain from consuming grapefruit juice concurrently. The Hydrochlorothiazide component may increase sensitivity to sunlight, raising the risk of skin cancer, so it is important to limit sun exposure and regularly check the condition of the skin. The safety and efficacy of this medication have not been established in children and adolescents, so it is not used in these populations. If any unusual symptoms or side effects occur during treatment, consult healthcare professionals immediately to receive appropriate care.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, asthma attacks, cough with fever and respiratory distress, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, altered consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

• Abdominal pain
• swelling
• palpitations
• back pain
• dizziness
• cough
• sinusitis
• upper respiratory tract infections
• weakness/fatigue
• diarrhea

This medication is sensitive to light and should be stored in a container that does not allow light exposure. Furthermore, it is important to store the medication safely at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees.

Appearance

Yellow oval film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 300 tablets/bottle